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Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles

Savory Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles to Indulge Your Tastebuds

Delight in these Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles, a dish bursting with bold flavors and comforting textures.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Noodles
  • 200 grams Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Water As needed
Lamb
  • 500 grams Lamb (loin or shoulder) Well-marbled cuts for tenderness
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine Can substitute with dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For marinating
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Cumin Seeds Toast before use
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
Aromatics
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 inch Ginger Minced
  • 1 medium Red Onion Sliced
  • 1 medium Hot Green Chili Sliced
Sauces
  • 3 tablespoons Chili Oil Homemade preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Chinkiang Vinegar No substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut Oil For sautéing
Finishing Touch
  • 1 bunch Cilantro Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot
  • Mortar and Pestle

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the hand-pulled noodles by combining flour, salt, and water, kneading until smooth, and letting it rest.
  2. Toast whole cumin seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, and coriander seeds in a dry skillet until fragrant.
  3. Slice lamb into thin pieces and marinate with Shaoxing wine, salt, peanut oil, and ground spices.
  4. Heat a skillet, add peanut oil, then sear marinated lamb until brown and crispy.
  5. Add minced garlic, ginger, red onion, and hot green chili, stir-fry until fragrant.
  6. Incorporate sauce ingredients and toss in the skillet.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
  8. Cook the hand-pulled noodles in boiling water until chewy.
  9. Serve noodles topped with the lamb and sauce, garnished with additional chili oil or soy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Prep is key; gather all ingredients before cooking to ensure a smooth process.

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